Do you have some CS2 skins you’d like to turn into real money? Then this guide is for you. We are going to teach you how to turn your CS:GO items into cash you can spend as you wish.
Be it PayPal, cryptocurrencies, bank transfers, Neteller, or any other payment method, we’ll explain how you can turn your skins into real money and obtain it via your preferred payment solution.
Without anything more to add, let’s start!
Forget about the Steam Marketplace to Sell CS Skins for Money
Before we start talking about payment methods and the steps you need to follow to sell your skins, let’s make this clear: forget about the Steam Marketplace. Now. Because while it’s possible to sell your skins there, you’ll only get credits to keep buying CS2 skins and items. Forget about cashing out your money – it’s not possible.
Now that this is clear, let’s talk about third-party websites to sell CSGO skins, because they’re the only way by which you can turn your in-game assets into cash you can spend as you wish.
Embrace Third-Party CS:GO Trading Sites and Marketplaces
As we mentioned, the only way by which you can turn your items into real money is via CS:GO (CS2) trading sites and marketplaces. Unlike the Steam Community Marketplace, these platforms allow you to sell your skins to other traders for real money, allowing you to withdraw it via payment methods such as:
- Bank transfer
- Skrill
- Neteller
- PayPal
- Cryptocurrencies (BTC, LTC, ETH, USDT, etc.)
- Credit Cards
Unlike the Steam Marketplace that will only bring you credits, these sites make it possible for you to sell your skins and get the money via your preferred payment method. Bringing you the flexibility and versatility you need.
Now, here’s how they work so you can understand how you can use these sites to turn your skins into real money:
- You select a CS:GO/CS2 trading site and create an account
- You log into your new account and link it to your Steam inventory
- You proceed to list the items you want to sell on the marketplace
- If it’s a bot-based platform, it will execute the sale instantly
- If it’s P2P, you’ll have to approve and complete the trades manually
- Once your skins have been sold, you’ll receive the corresponding payment added to your account balance
- You can visit the cashier or payment section of the site, and proceed to withdraw your account balance via any of the available cashout methods
This is what you need to do if you want to sell your skins for real money at third-party marketplaces and trading sites, and if you’re wondering which ones you should join, here you have our list of recommendations:
- Skinport.com
- DMarket.com
- TradeIt.gg
- SkinsMonkey
- SkinBaron
- CS.MONEY
- GamerPay (P2P)
- ShadowPay (P2P)
Simply join your preferred site from our list, follow the tutorial we shared previously and that’s it – you’ll be able to sell your skins easily and get real money in exchange, sent via your preferred payment method.
Are The Skins Sold and Converted into Real Money Instantly?
No, they are not sold and converted into real money instantly. After listing the skins you want to sell, you’ll have to buy for another user to buy them. Simple. Therefore, we recommend you to price your skins accordingly, based on how fast you want to sell them.
First, explore the market and see the average sale price for your skin, and based on it, you can either opt for sticking to the average price if you can afford to wait some weeks or months. On the other hand, if you want to sell it faster, try reducing the price by 10-20%.
All About CSGO Cashout Sites to Sell Your Items for Instant Money
If you’re wondering how to sell CSGO skins as soon as possible, so you can receive the money instantly, you need to look into CSGO cashout sites. They’re the easiest and fastest way to turn your CS2 cosmetics into real cash.
They work similarly to CS:GO trading sites:
- You choose a cashout site like Skins.cash and create your account
- You link your account to your Steam inventory
- You select the skins you want to cash out
- You accept the offer from the cash out site
- The cash out proceeds to send the payment for the skins via your preferred payment method
However, such convenience comes at a high price, because CS2 cashout sites will pay you 60-70% less for your skins. For example, if your skins are worth a total of $1,000 on most CSGO trading sites, cashout websites will only pay you from $300 to $400.
Depending on the site you choose, the only withdrawal methods available will be PayPal and cryptocurrencies. Once you accept to sell your skins to them, they will send the payment instantly.
You should only consider these sites as a last resort and if you really need the money as soon as possible.
Otherwise, if you need money fast but not that badly, you can follow our advice and list your skins for sale at 10-20% less than their original price, on trading sites such as Skinport and DMarket. This way you can expect to sell your items and receive real money within a few days.
How to Sell Extremely Expensive and Rare Skins for Real Money
If you have an extremely valuable item such as a blue gem knife, a scar AK-47, a souvenir weapon or a pair of rare gloves, all with an extremely low float value, you might find it hard to find a buyer on regular CS:GO trading sites and marketplaces.
This is why you should consider using a broker in this case, because they are connected with plenty of collectors who are in the position for buying expensive and rare items.
For example, the broker and collector “zipeL” has helped plenty of players to sell their blue gem and other valuable skins fast and easy, via their preferred payment method and currency.
However, you should be very careful if you choose this route, and only work with reputable and established brokers with a proven record in the industry. Because scammers will try to steal your valuable skin, so you must be ready to protect your assets.
Conclusion
Now you know everything about selling your CS:GO skins for real money, be it via PayPal, crypto, instantly thanks to cashout sites, or how to sell extremely rare and expensive items via brokers and private collectors.